Research Associate in Cells in Motion University of Münster, Institute of Neuro- and Behavioral Biology

In the cluster of excellence "Cells in Motion" (CiM) at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster is the next possible date

The position of a research associate remuneration group 13 TV-L / 65%

Limited to initially 3 years to fill. The position offers the possibility to a doctorate (Dr. rer. Nat.).

The working group of Dr. Sebastian Rumpf explores molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuronal morphogenesis. The project is based on the analysis of the neuronal cytoskeleton (Herzmann et al., 2017, EMBO J. 36 (13) 1981-91) and the neuronal gene expression in Drosophila (Rumpf et al 2014, PNAS 111 (20), 7331-6) ,

We are looking for motivated and curious applicants with experience in molecular biology and / or modern microscopic methods as well as cell biology or biochemistry. Experience with Drosophila is beneficial but not compelling. This is a very good MSc degree in biology or biochemistry.

The University of Münster is committed to gender equality and aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore expressly desired; Women are favored with the same suitability, competence and professional performance, unless they are in the person of a competitor. People with disabilities are preferably employed with equal qualifications.

Application documents should include a motivation letter, a CV and certificates. Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the address below. Applications should be submitted in PDF format (one file for all documents) by 15 October 2017 :